St. Paul s Episcopal Church All are welcome, no exceptions! St. Paul s Mission Statement: We are called to gather around the sacred story and table of Christ where all are invited to be fed and everyone s story matters. St. Paul s Vision Statement: We pray that our hearts may be opened to seek the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to be the church and the Christians that God is calling us to be. Third Sunday of Easter April 10, 2016 10:30 A.M.
The Liturgy of the Word We stand to sing and pray. Processional Hymn # 492 Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. Gloria in Excelsis # 421 All glory be to God on high 2
The Collect of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. We sit to hear the lessons. The First Lesson Acts 9:1-20 Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he was going along and approaching Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?" He asked, "Who are you, Lord?" The reply came, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But get up and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do." The men who were traveling with him stood speechless because they heard the voice but saw no one. Saul got up from the ground, and though his eyes were open, he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. For three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank. Now there was a disciple in Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias." He answered, "Here I am, Lord." The Lord said to him, "Get up and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul. 3
At this moment he is praying, and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight." But Ananias answered, "Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much evil he has done to your saints in Jerusalem; and here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who invoke your name." But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is an instrument whom I have chosen to bring my name before Gentiles and kings and before the people of Israel; I myself will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name." So Ananias went and entered the house. He laid his hands on Saul and said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on your way here, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and his sight was restored. Then he got up and was baptized, and after taking some food, he regained his strength. For several days he was with the disciples in Damascus, and immediately he began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, saying, "He is the Son of God. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God Psalm 30 1 I will exalt you, O LORD, because you have lifted me up* and have not let my enemies triumph over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried out to you,* and you restored me to health. 3 You brought me up, O LORD, from the dead; you restored my life as I was going down to the grave. 4 Sing to the LORD, you servants of his;* give thanks for the remembrance of his holiness. 5 For his wrath endures but the twinkling of an eye,* his favor for a lifetime. 6 Weeping may spend the night,* but joy comes in the morning. 4
7 While I felt secure, I said, I shall never be disturbed.* You, LORD, with your favor, made me as strong as the mountains. 8 Then you hid your face,* and I was filled with fear. 9 I cried to you, O LORD;* I pleaded with the Lord, saying, 10 What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the Pit?* will the dust praise you or declare your faithfulness? 11 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me;* O LORD, be my helper. 12 You have turned my wailing into dancing;* you have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy. 13 Therefore my heart sings to you without ceasing;* O LORD my God, I will give you thanks for ever. The Second Lesson Revelation 5:11-14 Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels surrounding the throne and the living creatures and the elders; they numbered myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, singing with full voice, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slaughtered to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!" Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, singing, "To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!" And the four living creatures said, "Amen!" And the elders fell down and worshiped. Lector The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 5
Gradual Hymn Christ, has arisen, alleluia 6
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The Gospel John 21:1-19 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just after daybreak, Jesus stood on the beach; but the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, you have no fish, have you?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net to the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in because there were so many fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on some clothes, for he was naked, and jumped into the sea. But the other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, only about a hundred yards off. When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, "Who are you?" because they knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus appeared to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. 8
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." A second time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Tend my sheep." He said to him the third time, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" And he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep. Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you used to fasten your own belt and to go wherever you wished. But when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten a belt around you and take you where you do not wish to go." (He said this to indicate the kind of death by which he would glorify God.) After this he said to him, "Follow me." The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Very Reverend Stacy Walker-Frontjes Silence for meditation 9
We stand to affirm our faith by reciting the Nicene Creed. The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. 10
Prayers of the for The Third Sunday of Easter Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor We pray for the faithful in every nation of the earth; give them voices to praise your name forever. Strengthen our church s leaders, especially Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Jeff our Diocesan Bishop, and our priest, Stacy.*For the congregations of The Church of Ireland, our companion dioceses of Southeast Mexico and Renk in the South Sudan, and for Congregations in the Elgin Deanery continued: Redeemer in Elgin; St. Hugh of Lincoln in Elgin; St. Nicholas in Elk Grove Village; St. Columba of Iona in Hanover Park. Silence O Lord, our God, we cry to you for help. We pray for those who are persecuted for their faith; give them freedom, peace, and safety. Silence O Lord, our God, we cry to you for help. We pray for those who work by day and night; give them satisfaction and rest from their labors. Silence O Lord, our God, we cry to you for help. We pray for those who fear their efforts are in vain; fill their lives with your providence and grace. Silence O Lord, our God, we cry to you for help. 11
Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor Intercessor We pray for all who suffer in sickness and grief; give them healing, hope, and joy. We pray especially for Laura, Paula Hofer, Jan Kuntz, Jim, Margaret Johnson, Betsey and Family, Kurt, Gretta May, Jan, Kara, Jim and Ryan, and Kurt, Gail, Cindy, Kathleen, Brian, Amy and Andrew, Lisa Allison, Bob and Joan Brown, Pastor Fred deoliveira, Barbara and Bill, Aunt Joanna, Eric, Rick, Jacqueline, Dorothy, Bill, Finn, Bob Z., Sara Lou Dudgeon, Lissa, Steve, Zoe Hudson, Sebastian, and Sue Ouellette. Silence O Lord, our God, we cry to you for help. We give thanks for all those celebrating birthdays, especially Jeffrey Roberts; and for all those celebrating anniversaries this week, especially Martin and Jacqueline Mounts. Silence O Lord, our God, we cry to you for help. For those who have died, especially Robert. Silence O Lord, our God, we cry to you for help. Hear now the prayers of this assembly spoken aloud or in silence. (The people may add their prayers either silently or out loud.) Silence O Lord, our God, Intercessor we cry to you for help. We ask all these things in the name of Jesus, who loves us, who feeds us, who saves us. Amen. 12
*Every week we will pray for a different international church in the Anglican Communion as part of the Anglican Cycle of Prayer. We also will pray weekly for churches and ministries in the Diocese of Chicago and our Companion Dioceses as part of the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer. *During the Great 50 Days of Easter the Confession of Sin is Omitted* We stand for the pronouncement of the Peace The Peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Then we greet one another saying, Peace be with you. The Offertory The Holy Communion Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:2) Offertory Anthem With A Voice of Singing Martin Shaw The Adult/Youth Choir Doxology Hymn # 380 v. 3 13
The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: 14
Sanctus S 130 Holy, holy, holy Lord We remain standing or kneel Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world. 15
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me." After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." Memorial Acclamation, S 133 We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. 16
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, In Unison Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread Silence is observed after the bread is broken Agnus Dei (Fraction Anthem: Jesus Lamb of God) S 164 17
The Gifts of God for the of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. The Episcopal Church invites all Christians to receive communion. The host is placed in your open hands; please assist in guiding the chalice to your lips, or dip the host in the wine. We have gluten free hosts available, ask the priest at the rail. It is acceptable to receive only the bread or the wine. If you would rather not receive communion, you are invited to come to the rail for a blessing. Simply cross your arms over your chest and the priest will say a prayer for you. Communion Hymn # 460 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus Vs. 1, 3, 4, 5 Not 2) In Unison When all have received Communion, the leads the following prayer: Let us pray. Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Easter Blessing May you be a new creation, Christ for those to whom Christ shall send you; and the blessing of God almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you and remain with you always. Amen. The Procession into the World Hymn # 535 Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim Dismissal Alleluia, alleluia. Let us go forth in the name of Christ! Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia! 18
Welcome to St. Paul s Episcopal Church DeKalb, Illinois, Diocese of Chicago Member of the Episcopal Church Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist Sundays: 8:00 A.M. (spoken service) 10:30 A.M. (sung service) Wednesdays: 9:30 A.M. (with prayers for healing) Child care for infants & young children is available Sundays 9:15 A.M. 11:45 A.M. in the Nursery. Christian Education Classes 2 nd Sunday in September 3 rd Sunday in May Sundays 9:15-10:15 A.M.: Christian formation classes for all ages. Children and youth meet in the St. Timothy Center; Adults meet in the conference room. St. Paul s Episcopal Church 900 Normal Road, DeKalb, Illinois 60115 Parish Office: 815-756-4888 Email: parishoffice@stpaulsdekalb.org Website: http://www.stpaulsdekalb.org Parish Office Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM The Very Reverend Stacy Walker-Frontjes, Rector, revstacy@stpaulsdekalb.org Susan King, Administrative Assistant Pat Brown, Treasurer Lorraine Langer, Director of Music Ministries Kathleen Johnson, Organist Huixen Chen, Pianist Our Wardens and Vestry Rick Johns, Senior Warden, Bill Cummings, Junior Warden, Mary Lincoln, Julie Stubblefield Gretchen Schlabach, Brad Smith, Linda Lorbach 19
Today s Ministers The Very Reverend Stacy Walker-Frontjes Presiding Clergy Peg Newby Eucharistic Minister Rowan Frontjes Crucifer /Acolyte Marilyn Cleland, Oscar Frontjes Lectors Marilyn Cleland Intercessor Rosemarie Ostberg Ushers Jocelyn Prall Altar Guild Mechelle Goodenough Coffee Host Rebecca Smith, Jane Nenonen, Betsy Pool Flower Guild Mary Lincoln, Hazel Retherford, Mechelle Goodenough Today, Sunday April 10th, 2016 3rd Sunday of Easter The Holy Eucharist, Rite I 8:00 A.M. Sanctuary Coffee/Fellowship 9:00 A.M. Parish Hall Nursery and Childcare 9:15 A.M.-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr Adult Sunday School 9:15 A.M. Conf. Room Children s Sunday School 9:15 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. Adult/Youth Choir Rehearsal 10:15-10:25 A.M. Parish Hall The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with music) 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary Coffee/Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall Thrive Market Meeting 11:30 A.M. Conf. Room This Week April 10th, 2016 through April 17th, 2016 Thu Apr 14 Children s Choir Rehearsal 6-6:30 P.M. Parish Hall Apr 14 Adult/Youth Choir Rehearsal 7:00-9:00 P.M. Parish Hall Sat Apr 16 Spring Clean Up and NIU Cares Day 9:00 A.M.-Noon Lawn&Garden Sun Apr 17 The Holy Eucharist, Rite 1 (no music) 8:00 A.M. Sanctuary Nursery and Childcare Available 9:15-11:45 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr Coffee and Fellowship 9:00 A.M. Parish Hall Sunday School Adults 9:30-10:15 A.M. Conf. Room Sunday School Children & Youth 9:30-10:15 A.M. St. Timothy Ctr. Adult/Youth Choir Rehearsal 10:15-10:25 A.M. Parish Hall The Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with music) 10:30 A.M. Sanctuary Coffee/Fellowship 11:30 A.M. Parish Hall Vestry Meeting 12:15 P.M. Conf. Room 20
Announcements Welcome! If you are worshipping here for the first time, please sign our guest book. You are welcome to join us for refreshments after the service in the Parish Hall. Food Pantry Collection is Today, April 10th Parishioners are reminded that today is Food Pantry Sunday. There is no specified priority item this month, but canned pet food, diapers (4 and up), canned fruit and canned beans are always needed. Fresh fruit such as apples or oranges are also welcome. Please place your donations in the baskets provided. No glass jars, please. Contributions may be made at any time during the month, not just on the 10th. We hope that everyone will participate, even in a small way. Calling All Gardeners We will be having a Thrive Market and Community Garden meeting today at 11:30 AM after the 10:30 AM service. ALL are invited to join us! We will be discussing the 2016 growing season, market details and new plans for the garden beds. Please mark your calendar and join us if you are interested in being involved in this rewarding ministry. Contact Rebecca Smith with questions. Spring Clean Up Day and NIU Cares Day, April 16 th Clean Up Day! On Saturday April 16th, from 9 to Noon, we are going to clean up the church ground, trim bushes, put new mulch down, and generally spruce the place up. Please bring wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, and any else useful for cleanup. We are also a site for NIU Cares Day and several students will be here to help. Please bring some extra hand tools (no power tools) to share with the students. Thanks! Any questions, call Rick Johns at 815-748-5896. 21
Household Items Drive for Love INC. at Newman Center The Newman Center in DeKalb will sponsor a collection drive during the weekend of April 16-17 to support Love INC. They are looking for items such as kitchen ware, kitchen appliances, bikes, bedding, lamps, and board games to assist the people who call Love INC. for help. These items can be brought to Newman's parking at 512 Normal Road on Sunday morning, April 17. Clothing will not be collected during this drive. There will be a St. Vincent DePaul spring clothing drive at Newman in mid- May. If you have any questions, please contact Marti at marti.brown@gmail.com. Thanks for your generosity! Join Us on Third Wednesdays for Mid-Week Holy Eucharist with Prayers for Healing All are welcome to join us Wednesdays for a quiet service of Holy Communion with healing prayers. The service begins at 9:30A.M. and never lasts longer than 30 minutes. We meet in the chapel next to the Parish Hall. Enter through the North doors or the Kitchen door. The next Healing Service will be April 20 th, 2016. The Lobsters are Coming! Lobster Boil is Saturday May 21. It s coming up fast! We need your help. Watch for signup sheets in the parish hall: please volunteer to work with one of the teams on Lobster Boil Day. We are especially in need of someone to run the Live Lobster Pickup at 4 PM that day. The presentation of proceeds from the 2015 Lobster Boil to the selected charities will be held on Thursday, April 14 th, at 3:00 P.M. Representatives of the five charities we support with the Lobster Boil will be here to accept checks at this reception and your presence is welcomed. 22
Music News The Adult/Youth Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings, 7-9 PM, and sings for the 10:30 AM worship services. If you are not able to join us on Thursdays, no problem, you are still welcome to join us on Sundays. The Children's Choir rehearses on Thursday afternoons from 6-6:30 PM Confirmation Bishop Lee will be officiating for confirmation at St. Paul s in DeKalb on Saturday, April 23 rd, at 11:00 AM. We currently have nine confirmands from three churches. For More Information on St. Pauls Go to our website, www.stpaulsdekalb.org - to see Rev. Stacy s Sermons, Announcements, Schedules, Mars Hill Newsletter, etc. The Church of St. Paul is on Facebook and Twitter! Like our page and sign up to follow us to get the latest updates on what s going on! 23
Citations Permission for music, text and other liturgy. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-718893. Cover Photo: Breakfast with Jesus, www.kenpierpont.com All Glory be to God on high # 421 Words: Nikolaus Decius (1490?-1541); tr. F. Bland Tucker (1895-1984), rev.; para. of Gloria in Excelsis. Copyright The Church Pension Fund Music: Allein Gott in der Hoh, melody att. Nikolaus Decius (1490?-1541); harm. Hieronymous Praetorius (1560-1629) Christ has arisen, alleluia #100 Words: Bernard Kyamanywa (b. 1938), tr. Howard S. Olson (b. 1922) Music: Traditional Tanzanian.Copyright 1977 Howard S. Olson. The Prayers of the for Easter Sunday. Long, K. B. (2013). Feasting on the Word: Liturgies for Year C. Westminister John Knox Press: Louisville, Kentucky. Doxology, Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Vs. 3 Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), para. of Psalm 117. St. 3, Thomas Ken (1637-1711) Music: Old 100th, Pseaumes octante trois de David, 1551, alt.; harm., Louis Bourgeois Sanctus Holy, holy, holy Lord S 130 The Holy Eucharist II, Music From Deutsche Messe, Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (b. 1937) Copyright 1985 GIA Publications, Inc. Memorial Acclamation: Prayer A, S 133 Music: Ambrosian chant; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991) Copyright: 1971 Fraction Anthem: Jesus, Lamb of God: Agnus Dei S 164 Music From Deutsche Messe; Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); arr. Richard Proulx (b. 1937) Copyright 1985 GIA Publications, Inc. Prelude: My Redeemer Liveth Messiah G.H. Handel Postlude: Crown Him With Many Crowns Diademata Lee Rogers 24
Household Prayer: Morning Lord Jesus Christ, as you met your disciples just after daybreak on the beach, meet us at the dawning of this new day. As you filled their nets with fish, fill our lives with love and grace, more than we can ask or imagine. In your holy name we pray. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening Gracious God, we praise you for the blessing of this day and the promise of tomorrow. Be our helper as the night falls and our joy when the morning comes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 25